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2024 Concussion Guidelines PLUS how and when to return to sport after concussion
While many athletes appear to recover quickly from a concussion, there is growing body of evidence and awareness of the long-term impacts of concussion. It can be a really stressful time for parents, athletes and coaches to decide how and when a player returns to sport. Our message is: have a thorough assessment with a concussion trained health professional in order to understand your symptoms and be able to clearly measure your progress.
GUIDE TO TRAINING FOR A MARATHON
With Ballarat hosting its very own marathon, we thought we would share some training tips for increasing your mileage. Understanding your baseline and gradual progression are important factors in getting to the start line injury free!
The Teenage Rower – Injury Prevention Tips for Coaches & Athletes
Ballarat rowing injury assessment and treatment - injury prevention tips for coaches and athletes.
Tendon pain and management
We’re here to accurately assess, diagnose and treat your tendon pain. Commonly injured tendons that we see include achilles, gluteal/hip, elbow & wrist, shoulder and knee tendons. All can be incredibly debilitating and slow you down. Treatment can involve a variety of techniques and exercises to decrease your pain and get your tendon stronger.
When the first step really hurts: what is plantar fasciitis and how do you fix it?
Plantar fasciitis (also sometime called plantar fasciopathy) is a common foot condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. It typically causes pain at the attachment area at the front of the heel. It is estimated that up to 10% of people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives.
Radial Shockwave Therapy - Can it help my pain?
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is used successfully for: Plantar fasciopathy, Achilles tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), greater trochanteric pain syndrome, etc. It is also the first choice to address calcaneal tendinopathies & enthesopathies, fasciopathies, muscular pathologies, trigger points and spastic tissues.